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military conflicts Feb 17, 2026, 1:55 PM
Avalanche triggers train derailment in Switzerland injuring five - Switzerland issued a Level 5 avalanche warning after heavy snowfall in the southwest.
- A train derailed in Valais, injuring five passengers, one requiring hospitalization.
- Authorities closed roads and evacuated homes as preventative measures against further avalanches.
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military conflicts Feb 16, 2026, 11:21 AM
Several injured as train derails after avalanche in Swiss Alps - A train derailed in the Valais region of Switzerland following an avalanche around 7am local time.
- Approximately 80 people were onboard, and around 30 have already been evacuated with multiple injuries feared.
- Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the area has been cordoned off as investigations continue.
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